Draper 13818 Instructions

Draper 13818 Instructions

Combined metal, voltage & stud detector

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INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: Shielded wires or live wires in metal conduits, casings, metal walls or thick, dense walls
will not be detected, and the presence of foil backed plasterboard or insulation materials.
Use caution when nailing, cutting or drilling in walls, ceilings and floors that may contain wiring or
pipes near the surface.
When working near AC electrical wires, always turn off the wires' power.
Caution should always be used when nailing, sawing or drilling into walls, floors and ceilings that
may contain cable or wire.
1.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

1.1

IDENTIFICATION

(1) Stud detection face.
(2) Voltage detection face.
(3) Red LED indicator.
(4) Green LED indicator.
(5) Sensitivity dial (stud detector).
(6) Selector switch.
(7) Sensitivity dial (AC voltage/ metal
detector).
(8) Green "ON" LED.
(9) Red LED indicator.
(10) Battery compartment.
(11) Trimmer for stud detector.
(12) Trimmer for voltage/metal detector.
(13) Buzzer.
(14) AC voltage detection adjuster
(Factory adjustment only. Do not
tamper with this setting).
2.

ASSEMBLY

2.1

CONNECTING THE BATTERY

Unclip battery compartment cover on the back of the unit, and
connect a new 9V-PP3 battery. Replace cover and securely
snap in place. The unit is now ready for use.
COMBINED
METAL, VOLTAGE
& STUD DETECTOR
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Summary of Contents for Draper 13818

  • Page 1 COMBINED METAL, VOLTAGE & STUD DETECTOR 13818 INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Shielded wires or live wires in metal conduits, casings, metal walls or thick, dense walls will not be detected, and the presence of foil backed plasterboard or insulation materials. Use caution when nailing, cutting or drilling in walls, ceilings and floors that may contain wiring or pipes near the surface.
  • Page 2 OPERATION AND USE METAL/AC VOLTAGE DETECTION Hold the unit and turn knob (7) fully downwards. Move the selector switch to AC VOLTAGE/METAL DETECTOR position. The green “ON” LED will come on immediately. Make sure that the unit is far away from any metal or current-carrying conductor. Turn the dial (7) upwards until the indicators come on (Red LED lights and Buzzer sounds).
  • Page 3 OPERATION AND USE Mark this position on the wall. Resume the movement of the unit. When the Green LED comes on and Buzzer ceases, mark this position too. These marks indicate the edges of the batten or wall stud. The middle point between two marks is the centre of the batten or wall stud.
  • Page 4 * Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment. Helpline: +44 (0) 23 8049 4344 Sales Desk: +44 (0) 23 8049 4333 General Enquiries: +44 (0) 23 8026 6355 internet: drapertools.com email: sales@drapertools.com Draper Tools Limited, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO53 1YF UK . SRKC0318...

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